The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 25,200

€ 19,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
176
105.7
177.7
176 in
Length
177.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.67 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
BM
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
956 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft